Articles by Animal Justice
Flying Above the Law: Inside Canadian Horses’ Long Journey to Japan
For the first-time ever, Animal Justice has filmed start-to-finish flights of horses leaving Canada, and landing in Japan. The investigation shows a shocking pattern of lawlessness, with most journeys going well over the 28-hour time limit for transporting horses without food, water, or rest.
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Exposed: The Dark Reality of Bull Riding
This cruel form of entertainment comes at the expense of terrified animals.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Hopes PUPS Act Will Be First Step in Protecting Dogs
TORONTO—Animal Justice is welcoming the passage of the Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act (PUPS Act), but is calling on the Ontario government to consult on taking more meaningful action to […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice, Ottawa Humane Society and Veterinarian Call for Law Enforcement at Bull Riding Event
OTTAWA—National animal law organization Animal Justice has alerted the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) about likely violations of animal welfare laws at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event scheduled for June […]
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Animal Justice Stands with B.C. Advocates in Appeal Against Unjust Jail Sentences for Exposing Animal Cruelty
VANCOUVER—National animal law advocacy organization Animal Justice is expressing support for Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer, who are appealing their 30-day jail sentences on Friday, May 31 at the BC […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Urges London Police to Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws at Upcoming Bull Riding Event
LONDON—National animal law organization Animal Justice has formally alerted London Police Service (LPS) and Animal Welfare Services about violations of animal cruelty laws that are likely to occur at the […]
Keep ReadingGroups call on Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Officer to Stop Bull Riding Events that Violate Animal Cruelty Laws
BRANDON—National animal law organization Animal Justice and Manitoba Animal Save have submitted a request urging law enforcement authorities to step in and prevent violations of animal cruelty laws at this […]
Keep ReadingNew Report Shows Canada Lags Behind on Cage-Free Egg Commitments
TORONTO—Newly released data shows that as grocers and other food companies around the world are making remarkable strides towards cage-free commitments in the food industry, Canada is emerging as a […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice to Testify at Committee, Urging Ontario to Add Teeth to Proposed Puppy Mill Law
TORONTO—In an effort to strengthen Ontario’s proposed puppy mill legislation Camille Labchuk, lawyer and executive director at Director Animal Justice, will testify before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on […]
Keep ReadingAnimal, Environmental Groups File Notice of Objection to Health Canada Decision to Allow Cruel Poison Used to Kill Wolves & Other Wildlife
OTTAWA—Wolf Awareness, WeHowl, Animal Justice, Humane Society International/Canada, and Animal Alliance of Canada, along with a coalition of 17 animal and environmental protection groups, have filed a notice of objection under the […]
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Articling Student Job Posting (2025-2026)
We seek an enthusiastic and driven articling student to join our team for the 2025-2026 articling term to support our litigation, law enforcement, and law reform work.
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